JUSTINFO Newsletter

Announcements

• Access Second Chance Month Resources & Tool Kit | OJJDP
• Assistance Available to Adopt the National Guidelines for Post-Conviction Risk and Needs Assessment – Apply by April 30 | BJA
• National Public Safety Partnership Applications Open – Apply by April 30 | BJA
• OJP is hiring: Learn about open positions | BJA/BJS/NIJ/OJP
• Public comments requested on the reinstatement, with change, of BJS data collection: 2023 National Census of Victim Service Providers | BJS
• Readout of Office of Justice Programs Leadership Participation in Miami Second Chance Month and Community Violence Intervention Events | OJP
• Submit Your Ideas for Research to be Presented at IACA's Annual Conference – Apply by May 14 | NIJ
• Video: BJS Director Alex Piquero, Ph.D. and NIJ Director Nancy La Vigne, Ph.D. discuss Reentry and Recidivism programs and initiatives | BJS/NIJ
• Video: What is Community Violence Intervention? | OJP

Funding Opportunities and Resources

• New Funding Opportunities:
  • Mentoring Programs for Youth in the Juvenile Justice System | Deadline Grants.gov 5/18/2023 and JustGrants 6/1/2023 | OJJDP
  • Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program | Deadline Grants.gov 5/23/2023 and JustGrants 6/5/2023 | OJJDP
  • AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program | Deadline Grants.gov 5/23/2023 and JustGrants 6/6/2023 | OJJDP
  • Anti-Trafficking Housing Assistance Program (Services and Training and Technical Assistance) | Deadline Grants.gov 5/30/2023 and JustGrants 6/5/2023 | OVC
  • Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act State-Run Hate Crime Reporting Hotlines | Deadline Grants.gov 5/30/2023 and JustGrants 6/5/2023 | OVC
  • VOCA Victim Assistance Formula Grant | Deadline Grants.gov 5/30/2023 and JustGrants 6/6/2023 | OVC
  • VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grant | Deadline Grants.gov 5/30/2023 and JustGrants 6/6/2023 | OVC
  • Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative | Deadline Grants.gov 5/30/2023 and JustGrants 6/12/2023 | OJJDP
  • Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children | Deadline Grants.gov 5/30/2023 and JustGrants 6/12/2023 | OJJDP
  • Enhanced Collaborative Model (ECM) Task Force to Combat Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program | Deadline Grants.gov 5/31/2023 and JustGrants 6/7/2023 | OVC
  • National Resource Centers for Victim Research, Evaluation, and Reaching Underserved Victims | Deadline Grants.gov 6/1/2023 and JustGrants 6/8/2023 | OVC
  • Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials: Outreach and Implementation
    Project | Deadline Grants.gov 6/5/2023 and JustGrants 6/12/2023 | OVC
  • Field-Generated Solicitation: Increasing Options and Expanding Access for Victims of Crime | Deadline Grants.gov 6/5/2023 and JustGrants 6/12/2023 | OVC
  • Firearm Inquiry Statistics (FIST) program, 2023–2026 | Deadline Grants.gov 6/5/2023 and JustGrants 6/12/2023 | BJS
  • National Public Safety Partnership—Capacity Building Grant Limited Competition Grant Solicitation | Deadline Grants.gov 6/5/2023 and JustGrants 6/12/2023 | BJA
  • Prison Rape Elimination Act Resource Center | Deadline Grants.gov 6/5/2023 and JustGrants 6/12/2023 | BJA
  • Smart Reentry: Expanding Jail Programs and Services | Deadline Grants.gov 6/5/2023 and JustGrants 6/12/2023 | BJA
  • Census of Prosecutor Offices | Deadline Grants.gov 6/6/2023 and JustGrants 6/13/2023 | BJS
  • Integrated Services for Minor Victims of Human Trafficking | Deadline Grants.gov 6/6/2023 and JustGrants 6/13/2023 | OVC
  • Action Partnerships for National Membership and/or Professional Affiliation Agencies Assisting Victims in the Aftermath of Crime | Deadline Grants.gov 6/7/2023 and JustGrants 6/14/2023 | OVC
  • Law Enforcement Core Statistics (LECS) Program | Deadline Grants.gov 6/12/2023 and JustGrants 6/19/2023 | BJS
  • Supporting Children, Youth, and Families Affected by the Drug Crisis: Recruiting and Developing Peer Recovery Coaches | Deadline Grants.gov 6/12/2023 and JustGrants 6/20/2023 | OVC
• Access the DOJ Grants Program Plan to learn about released and planned opportunities | DOJ/OJP
• See the Funding Resource Center for Opportunities & Awards, Applicant Resources, and Recipient Resources | OJP
• Subscribe to Funding News for weekly funding announcements and tips | OJP
• Video: Apply for Funding Opportunities from OJJDP | OJJDP

Publications

• Advise and Advance: Elevating the Youth Voice Through Youth Advisory Boards | OJJDP
• HIV in Prisons, 2021 – Statistical Tables | BJS
• OJJDP In Focus:
  • Title II Formula Grants Program | OJJDP
  • Youth Reentry and Family Engagement |OJJDP
• Substantiated Incidents of Sexual Victimization Reported by Juvenile Justice Authorities, 2013–2018 | BJS
• Additional publications | OJP

Online Resources

• New Instructional Tip Sheets for Responding to Incidents of Mass Violence | OVC
• NIJ Term of the Month: Reentry | NIJ
• Revised Sexual Assault Advocate and Service Provider Training Curriculum | OVC

Podcasts

• Just Science: Just DNA Evidence In Sexual Assault Cases | NIJ
• Justice Today: The 54^th Mile Project | BJA

JustGrants News and Notices

• April Virtual Q&A and training sessions are available:
  • Post-Award Management | Mondays at 1 p.m. ET
  • Entity Management | Tuesdays at 2 p.m. ET
  • Application Mechanics | Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. ET
  • Award Acceptance | Thursdays at 2 p.m. ET
• All entities seeking Department of Justice (DOJ) grant funding must have an active registration in SAM.gov. Once registered, entities must complete annual renewals to maintain an active status. It is recommended that you begin the SAM.gov registration or renewal process 30 days prior to any deadlines to allow for the time necessary to complete the full process, including SAM.gov's entity validation process. If you intend to apply for a specific DOJ opportunity, refer to the Grants.gov due date provided on the solicitation, and plan your SAM.gov registration accordingly. For additional support, visit SAM.gov Help.
• Stay informed: Sign up for JustGrants News & Updates emails and read past messages

Events

• Touch DNA Evidence Collection in Sexual Assault Cases: Knowledge to Inform Practice | 4/18/2023 | 1 p.m. ET | NIJ
• Making Young Persons' Reentry Successful | 4/18/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Transforming America's Response to Elder Abuse: Enhanced Multidisciplinary Teams (E-MDTs) for Older Victims of Abuse and Financial Exploitation and T&TA | 4/18/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | OVC
• Intellectual Property Enforcement Program: Protecting Public Health, Safety, & Economy from Counterfeit Goods & Product Privacy | 4/19/2023 | 3:30 p.m. ET | BJA
• Anti-Trafficking Funding Opportunities | 4/20/2023 | 1 p.m. ET | OVC
• Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Drug Misuse | 4/20/2023 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Promoting Reentry for Young Adults: Perspectives from the Field | 4/20/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | NIJ/OJJDP
• Low Prosecution Rates in Sexual Assault Cases: Can We Make Sustainable Improvements? | 4/25/2023 | 1 p.m. ET | NIJ
• Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program | 4/25/2023 | 1 p.m. ET | BJA
• Prison Rape Elimination Act Resource Center | 4/26/2023 | 1 p.m. ET | BJA
• Field-Generated Solicitation: Increasing Options and Expanding Access for Victims of Crime | 4/26/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | OVC
• National Crime Victims' Rights Week Candlelight Vigil | 4/26/2023 | Washington, D.C. - National Mall | 7 p.m. ET | OVC
• Second Chance Act Addressing the Needs of Incarcerated Parents and Their Minor Children Solicitation Webinar | 4/27/2023 | 1 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act State-Run Hate Crime Reporting Hotlines | 4/27/2023 | 3 p.m. ET | OVC
• Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program | 5/4/2023 | 2 p.m. ET | OJJDP
• National Institute of Justice Research Conference | 5/23/2023 – 5/25/2023 | Arlington, VA | NIJ
• Expert Q&A: Clergy Response to Domestic Violence Survivors: How To Engage and Train Faith Leaders | 5/31/2023 | 2 p.m. ET | OVC
• Expert Q&A recording: Understanding the Connections Between Workplace Bullying and Burnout Among Victim Advocates | OVC
• See Justice Events for additional upcoming resources | OJP